Mastrantonio
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "mastro" meaning "master" or "teacher".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 206 Americans carry the last name Mastrantonio. That puts it at #106,096 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,663,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mastrantonio surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
206
1 in 1,663,856
Census rank
#106,096
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
168
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 168 bearers of the surname Mastrantonio in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 106096th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastrantonio, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mastrantonio
The surname Mastrantonio has its roots in Italy, specifically in the southern regions. It is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, somewhere around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "mastro Antonio," which translates to "Master Antonio." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a skilled craftsman or master of a particular trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mastrantonio surname can be found in a historical document from the city of Naples, dated to the late 15th century. This document mentions a certain Mastrantonio di Napoli, who was a respected artisan in the city at the time.
The name Mastrantonio has also been associated with various locations in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Basilicata. Some of the older spellings of place names that may have influenced the surname include "Mastrantoni" and "Mastrantuono."
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the Mastrantonio surname. One such person was Girolamo Mastrantonio, a renowned Italian painter who lived during the 16th century (c. 1550-1620). His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.
Another prominent figure was Antonio Mastrantonio, a 17th-century Italian architect (c. 1620-1690) who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Naples and the surrounding areas.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe Mastrantonio (1810-1878) was a Italian composer and musician who gained recognition for his operas and orchestral works.
Additionally, the Mastrantonio surname has been associated with the Neapolitan nobility. One example is the Mastrantonio family from the town of Sorrento, who were granted noble status in the late 18th century.
It is worth noting that the name Mastrantonio has also been present in other parts of Europe, likely due to Italian migration and cultural exchange. For instance, there are records of individuals with this surname in Spain and France, dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, respectively.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mastrantonio
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastrantonio, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Mastrantonio bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mastrantonio surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.0%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Mastrantonio surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106,096 | #106,096 | 0.0% |
| Count | 168 | 168 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Mastrantonio bearers went from 168 to 168 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #106,096 to #106,096.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Mastrantonio
FAQ
Mastrantonio surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Mastrantonio?
The surname Mastrantonio holds position #106,096 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 206 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Mastrantonio surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastrantonio, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.